Myopia control for kids
Helping slow your child's changing prescription, for healthier eyes down the road.
Is your child's prescription getting stronger every year? There may be more we can do than a stronger pair of glasses.
What is myopia?
Myopia — nearsightedness — is when distant things look blurry while close-up things stay clear. It usually shows up in childhood and tends to increase as kids grow. It's very common (and becoming more so), and it's nothing to panic about — but it is something worth staying ahead of.
Why manage it, and not just correct it?
A regular pair of glasses helps your child see clearly today, but it doesn't slow how quickly their myopia increases. Myopia management aims to do both: clear vision now, and a gentler climb in prescription over the years. Keeping that prescription lower supports healthier eyes well into adulthood — which is a lovely thing to give a kid early.
How myopia management works
There's no single right answer — we'll recommend an approach that fits your child's age, prescription, and daily life. Options include:
Special lenses that look like ordinary glasses but are designed to help slow myopia's progress — available with sun and Transitions options too.
Comfortable, hygienic daily lenses (like MiSight) designed for myopia control — a great fit for active kids and sports.
Worn while sleeping to gently reshape vision, giving clear, glasses-free days and helping manage myopia at the same time.
A low-dose drop at bedtime, often used alongside one of the options above.
What helps at home
A couple of simple habits make a real difference: plenty of outdoor time (aim for around 90 minutes of daylight a day) and regular breaks from screens and close-up work. Catching myopia early matters too — the sooner we start, the more we can help — so regular eye exams are the best first step.
Book My ExamMyopia FAQs
Do you have questions or wonder if myopia management is right for your child? Get in touch! Our team would be happy to help.
Yes — these methods are well-studied and can meaningfully slow how fast a child's myopia increases. Results vary by child, which is why we tailor the plan and monitor it.
There's no strict cut-off — the earlier a child's myopia is spotted and managed, the more benefit. If you've noticed their prescription climbing, it's worth a chat.
It can't be reversed, but its progression can be slowed. Outdoor time and screen breaks help, alongside the management options we'd recommend.
Do you think myopia management may be right for your child?
Talk to us about myopia management at whichever office is easiest for your family.
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Halifax
Thorough, unhurried care, right in the heart of the peninsula.
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Dartmouth
Convenient location, open Saturdays, and ready for the whole family.
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Bridgewater
Bridgewater's home for friendly, thorough eye care.
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Truro
Warm, thorough eye care for Truro and Colchester County.
